Crime in Caister-on-Sea: statistics, rates and trends
453 crimes were recorded in Caister-on-Sea in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Caister-on-Sea at a glance
- Crime trends in Caister-on-Sea
- Types of crime in Caister-on-Sea
- Caister-on-Sea compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Caister-on-Sea
- Streets with the most crime in Caister-on-Sea
- What happened after crimes were reported in Caister-on-Sea
- Demographics of Caister-on-Sea
- Questions about crime in Caister-on-Sea
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (221), anti-social behaviour (75) and criminal damage and arson (40) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,102nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Caister-on-Sea | Great Yarmouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 453 | 11,347 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.7 | 112.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 8,601 | 100,529 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Caister-on-Sea peaked in the year to August 2023 (542 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (440). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 3%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 453 | 52.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 515 | 59.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 471 | 54.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 542 | 63.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 525 | 61.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 490 | 57.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 515 | 59.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 470 | 54.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 440 | 51.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 48 |
| July 2026 | 37 |
| June 2026 | 44 |
| May 2026 | 58 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 37 |
| September 2025 | 41 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (51% below) and anti-social behaviour (43% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 62 to 75, while criminal damage and arson fell from 52 to 40 and violence and sexual offences fell from 263 to 221.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 221 | 25.7 | 34.2 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 75 | 8.7 | 15.4 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Public order | 38 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Other theft | 27 | 3.1 | 6.4 | +12% |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Caister-on-Sea; the highest is Great Yarmouth (231.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Poringland (37.6).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Caister-on-Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Yarmouth | 6,872 | 231.1 | +339% |
| Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) | 683 | 56.1 | +6% |
| Gorleston-on-Sea | 2,130 | 89.4 | +70% |
| Lowestoft | 6,485 | 90.8 | +72% |
| Brundall | 242 | 44.6 | -15% |
| Beccles | 637 | 62.0 | +18% |
| Poringland | 264 | 37.6 | -29% |
| North Walsham | 823 | 71.3 | +35% |
Of the 2 areas within Caister-on-Sea, Caister South had the highest crime rate (61.1 per 1,000) and Caister North the lowest (44.1).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caister South | Neighbourhood | 4,335 | 265 | 61.1 |
| Caister North | Neighbourhood | 4,266 | 188 | 44.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Caister-on-Sea over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Dodd Close” (58).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dodd Close | 58 |
| On or near Charlock Close | 17 |
| On or near Charles Close | 14 |
| On or near Gedge Road | 13 |
| On or near Gilbert Road | 13 |
| On or near Martin De Rye Way | 11 |
| On or near Supermarket | 11 |
| On or near Beresford Road | 10 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
| On or near Green Lane | 8 |
Of the 378 crimes in Caister-on-Sea with a recorded outcome, 18% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 75 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 199 | 52.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 67 | 17.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 3.7% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Caister-on-Sea has an estimated population of 8,601 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (36%, against 19%), more retired residents (38%, against 22%) and less social housing (7.1%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Caister-on-Sea average decile 5.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Caister-on-Sea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 45.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 37.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 16.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Caister-on-Sea a safe place to live?
Caister-on-Sea recorded 52.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,102nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Caister-on-Sea?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 221 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (75).
Is crime in Caister-on-Sea going up or down?
Recorded crime in Caister-on-Sea was down 12% on the year before: 453 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 515 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Caister-on-Sea?
About 8,601 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 36% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Caister-on-Sea?
Caister-on-Sea is policed by Norfolk.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.